When I hear this during an intake call, I point to my favorite data on Redfin -- the source of migration into all markets.

Hey V.G - You are very smart to be focusing on the Carolinas due to the serious wealth migration that is upon us.

I would research migration patterns and pick a county inside a landlord friendly state.

You're still on the cusp of a net inventory short, massive migration from the global side to America, and a fiscal policy that's going to create a greater wealth divide.

Look at population/migration trends and futures.

I originally came from the consumer finance and "B, C, and D Lending" (now non-QM), then migrated to commercial banking before focusing on real estate investors (we don't like to say "hard money")...so I actually have a lot of experience in what you're trying to do.

Seems like certain states have exploded in recent years from migration.

We purchased two properties in Upper Peninsula, MI that each need extensive work  - foundation to roof.This is a growing town with outdoor activity and climate migration its primary draw. 

California isn't ideal because the current migration from the rest of the country to the southeast means low appreciation or even short term depreciation will be an issue. 

Hi everyone,I made a data visualization using migration, population, and rent and purchase price data by county.